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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,408.16, 29,038.42 and 11,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,408.16, 29,038.42 and 11,994.23 is: 17,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,408.16 : 29,038.42 = 11,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,408.16/29,038.42 = 11,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,408.16x = 29,038.42 × 11,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,408.16x = 348,293,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,293,488.32/19,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.72

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